Audit Scotland: Roll-out of 1140 hours leaves sector fragile
NDNA’s CEO said, “The aims of the funded ELC policy are well supported but today’s report shows there are still a lot of issues with the 1140 hours expansion"
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NDNA’s CEO said, “The aims of the funded ELC policy are well supported but today’s report shows there are still a lot of issues with the 1140 hours expansion"
Read moreThe Department for Education has launched an eight week consultation on possible changes to the Early Years Foundation Stage as part of reforms they hope will help providers.
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Read moreNDNA have sent a joint letter with Early Years Scotland (EYA) and Care and Learning Alliance (CALA) to the three First Minister Candidates.
Read moreAll children over the age of nine months will be entitled to 30 hours of funded childcare, the Chancellor announced in his Budget today in a bid to get more parents into the workforce.
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